Shahi Eidgah Mosque
Historical mosque in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Shahi Eidgah Mosque is a 17th-century mosque in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, built under the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1670. It stands adjacent to the Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex, a site revered as the birthplace of the Hindu deity Krishna.[1][2][3]
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| Shahi Eidgah Mosque | |
|---|---|
شاہی عیدگاہ مسجد | |
The Shahi Eidgah in 1949 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Rite | Sunni |
| Active | |
| Location | |
| Location | Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India |
 Interactive map of Shahi Eidgah Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 27°30′30″N 77°41′00″E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Aurangzeb |
| Groundbreaking | 1670 |
| Completed | 1670 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 3 |
| Materials | Red sandstone |
Architecture
The Shahi Eidgah is a three-domed structure exemplifying Mughal architectural style, characterised by its open prayer area suitable for large gatherings during Eid prayers.[4]